Your fellow riders at Quick Throttle want to thank you all for viewing our photos and reading our stories;
it’s our privilege to give you a look at the wide world of motorcycling through our eyes of amazement, and our camera lenses.

In 2013 we had many great adventures and look forward to bringing you even more in 2014. Quick Throttle’s Gallery has extensive collections of great photos from motorcycle events, concerts and special interest stories, and we wanted to share them with you too.

Here are some of the best moments of 2013…

2013 - Year In Pictures

US Navy Seaman Todd Fuller’s family stands beside him at the May Ride at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA after he and 3 other service members’ early morning Color Guard duty opening the event. Benefiting Home Front San Diego, the May Ride is held each year on Armed Forces Day.

US Navy Seaman Todd Fuller’s family stands beside him at the May Ride at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA after he and 3 other service members’ early morning Color Guard duty opening the event. Benefiting Home Front San Diego, the May Ride is held each year on Armed Forces Day.

Photo by Randy Twells & Courtesy of Biggs H-D.

Christopher Douglas Reed known for playing Sons of Anarchy’s Filthy Phil, rode with the group on the Ride For Autism from Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson to the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, CA where he visited with fans and posed for photos to help out the cause.

Christopher Douglas Reed known for playing Sons of Anarchy’s Filthy Phil, rode with the group on the Ride For Autism from Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson to the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, CA where he visited with fans and posed for photos to help out the cause.

Photo by Randy Twells and Art Hall.

Quick Throttle's NW Publisher, Mike Dalgaard aboard the all new 2014 Indian Chief Vintage as he makes his way through the Black Hills outside Rapid City, SD during the Sturgis Black Hills Rally.

Quick Throttle's NW Publisher, Mike Dalgaard aboard the all new 2014 Indian Chief Vintage as he makes his way through the Black Hills outside Rapid City, SD during the Sturgis Black Hills Rally.

Photo courtesy of Indian Motorcycles.

Vienna Harley Days- Danube Island at Vienna, Austria is the setting for riders from all over to enjoy the Sound of (Harley) Music, and ride through historic Vienna. Story in September CA SW editions.

Vienna Harley Days- Danube Island at Vienna, Austria is the setting for riders from all over to enjoy the Sound of (Harley) Music, and ride through historic Vienna. Story in September CA SW editions.

Photos by Tamara Twells Garzon.

Vienna Harley Days- Danube Island at Vienna, Austria is the setting for riders from all over to enjoy the Sound of (Harley) Music, and ride through historic Vienna. Story in September CA SW editions.

Vienna Harley Days- Danube Island at Vienna, Austria is the setting for riders from all over to enjoy the Sound of (Harley) Music, and ride through historic Vienna. Story in September CA SW editions.

Photos by Tamara Twells Garzon.

I was at Kennedys Custom Cycle’s 1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day event- which benefited Warrior Foundation’s Freedom Station, San Diego. This Vet stopped to let me shoot a photo of his patch as he was leaving. I didn’t get to interview him-- but his gear gives us clues- he is an Iraq War Vet per his “Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran” patch, US Navy, wears a Bar & Shield with Middle Eastern script, and wears a patch “JCCS-1”. Translation: Joint CREW (Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare) Composite Squadron 1- Basically a US Navy Squadron of 300 volunteers who brought the Navy’s electronic countermeasures technology & skills to ground personnel with training to detect & combat radio-controlled IED’s. Formed in May 2006 and disestablished in August 2010, the Squadron was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation July 5, 2012, in recognition of the marked reduction in casualties from IED’s as a result of their services. Find out more about this Squadron’s invaluable service at the Navy’s information site: http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=69577 Sir, we thank you for your fine service, and letting us capture this moment. – Original Quick Throttle event Story in CA edition June2013 issue.

I was at Kennedys Custom Cycle’s 1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day event- which benefited Warrior Foundation’s Freedom Station, San Diego. This Vet stopped to let me shoot a photo of his patch as he was leaving. I didn’t get to interview him-- but his gear gives us clues- he is an Iraq War Vet per his “Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran” patch, US Navy, wears a Bar & Shield with Middle Eastern script, and wears a patch “JCCS-1”. Translation: Joint CREW (Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare) Composite Squadron 1- Basically a US Navy Squadron of 300 volunteers who brought the Navy’s electronic countermeasures technology & skills to ground personnel with training to detect & combat radio-controlled IED’s. Formed in May 2006 and disestablished in August 2010, the Squadron was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation July 5, 2012, in recognition of the marked reduction in casualties from IED’s as a result of their services. Find out more about this Squadron’s invaluable service at the Navy’s information site: http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=69577 Sir, we thank you for your fine service, and letting us capture this moment. – Original Quick Throttle event Story in CA edition June2013 issue.

Photo by Randy Twells.

US Navy SEAL Justin Gonzales touches down on San Diego Harley’s side lot. Justin is one member of the 3-man Leap Frog team that jumped from a plane and parachuted down to kick off the Boots On event at San Diego Harley-Davidson, March 23, benefiting the Boot Campaign. They land pretty fast and furious but with amazing almost pinpoint accuracy at their orange cross hair target--- but we still scrambled to stay out of his way in the excitement of the moment! Original story in Quick Throttle May 2013 CA SW editions.

US Navy SEAL Justin Gonzales touches down on San Diego Harley’s side lot. Justin is one member of the 3-man Leap Frog team that jumped from a plane and parachuted down to kick off the Boots On event at San Diego Harley-Davidson, March 23, benefiting the Boot Campaign. They land pretty fast and furious but with amazing almost pinpoint accuracy at their orange cross hair target--- but we still scrambled to stay out of his way in the excitement of the moment! Original story in Quick Throttle May 2013 CA SW editions.

Photo by Randy Twells.

US Navy SEAL Leap Frog Team members Justin Gonzales, Keith Pritchett & Brad Woodard parachuted from their jump plane, landed ‘on a dime’ in the parking lot, gathered their chutes and paused for a photo with thrilled kids at the Boots On event benefiting the Boot Campaign, at San Diego Harley-Davidson, March 23, 2013.

US Navy SEAL Leap Frog Team members Justin Gonzales, Keith Pritchett & Brad Woodard parachuted from their jump plane, landed ‘on a dime’ in the parking lot, gathered their chutes and paused for a photo with thrilled kids at the Boots On event benefiting the Boot Campaign, at San Diego Harley-Davidson, March 23, 2013.

Photo by Randy Twells.

During the Boots On San Diego event at San Diego Harley-Davidson March 23, 2013, dealership owner New York Myke and a gathering of friends raise their glasses of Wild Turkey in tribute to late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history, who was himself tragically gunned down February 2 at age 38, by one of the very Vets he was trying to help in his post-service career of helping others, through his own experiences recovering from PTSD, and authoring a NY Times best seller, “American Sniper”. Original story in Quick Throttle’s May 2013 issue, CA SW editions.

During the Boots On San Diego event at San Diego Harley-Davidson March 23, 2013, dealership owner New York Myke and a gathering of friends raise their glasses of Wild Turkey in tribute to late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history, who was himself tragically gunned down February 2 at age 38, by one of the very Vets he was trying to help in his post-service career of helping others, through his own experiences recovering from PTSD, and authoring a NY Times best seller, “American Sniper”. Original story in Quick Throttle’s May 2013 issue, CA SW editions.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Quick Throttle’s Heath Cofran put the new Star Bolt Motorcycle through its paces in April 2013 and along the way, stopped at the USS Midway maritime museum at San Diego, Ca’s Embarcadero. Story in May 2013 Quick Throttle.

Quick Throttle’s Heath Cofran put the new Star Bolt Motorcycle through its paces in April 2013 and along the way, stopped at the USS Midway maritime museum at San Diego, Ca’s Embarcadero. Story in May 2013 Quick Throttle.

Photo by Randy Twells.

In 2012 I shot photos of the band King Vs. Cash performing at Mother Road H-D’s party in Kingman AZ during Laughlin River Run. This year they played at Mother Road H-D’s party again, but I got there just after their set. Never to be denied, we found a shot anyway….! See full event coverage in our digital magazines, June 2013.

In 2012 I shot photos of the band King Vs. Cash performing at Mother Road H-D’s party in Kingman AZ during Laughlin River Run. This year they played at Mother Road H-D’s party again, but I got there just after their set. Never to be denied, we found a shot anyway….! See full event coverage in our digital magazines, June 2013.

Photo by Randy Twells.

A long-stemmed beauty gets inked by a female tattoo artist at the Tattoo Convention held at River Palms Casino Resort during Laughlin River Run. See original coverage in Quick Throttle June 2013 issue.

A long-stemmed beauty gets inked by a female tattoo artist at the Tattoo Convention held at River Palms Casino Resort during Laughlin River Run. See original coverage in Quick Throttle June 2013 issue.

Photo by Randy Twells.

This ink customer at the Tattoo Convention, at River Palms Casino Resort during Laughlin River Run, had gotten a large graphic tattoo on his stomach area. The artist had just removed the saran wrap and was cleaning up the tattoo. I could barely watch without passing out so of course I had to shoot a photo--- see original coverage in Quick Throttle June 2013 issue.

This ink customer at the Tattoo Convention, at River Palms Casino Resort during Laughlin River Run, had gotten a large graphic tattoo on his stomach area. The artist had just removed the saran wrap and was cleaning up the tattoo. I could barely watch without passing out so of course I had to shoot a photo--- see original coverage in Quick Throttle June 2013 issue.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Travis Raab plays guitar with the band Austin Law, and does it so soulfully and beautifully it comes through even in a photo. Shot at the Pioneer Hotel during Laughlin River Run. Original story, June 2013 Quick Throttle.

Travis Raab plays guitar with the band Austin Law, and does it so soulfully and beautifully it comes through even in a photo. Shot at the Pioneer Hotel during Laughlin River Run. Original story, June 2013 Quick Throttle.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Little people wrestlers strike a pose at Performance Specialists for Kelly’s Bodacious Biker Palooza Extravaganza in Kingman, AZ, during Laughlin River Run. See full coverage in June Quick Throttle.

Little people wrestlers strike a pose at Performance Specialists for Kelly’s Bodacious Biker Palooza Extravaganza in Kingman, AZ, during Laughlin River Run. See full coverage in June Quick Throttle.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Entry in Custom Bike Show at Colorado Belle during Laughlin River Run, April 2013.

Entry in Custom Bike Show at Colorado Belle during Laughlin River Run, April 2013.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Once in a while a bike comes along with such a special story that it grabs your heart and won’t let go. Sam and Dawndra Baldi dedicated this bike build to their unborn granddaughter who was lost before birth. Lost Angel has grabbed heartstrings for her story but also awards for the build. Shown here during judging at the Custom Bike Show at Colorado Belle during Laughlin River Run, Lost Angel would receive the Best of Show Award shortly after this shot was taken. Full story in June 2013 Quick Throttle.

Once in a while a bike comes along with such a special story that it grabs your heart and won’t let go. Sam and Dawndra Baldi dedicated this bike build to their unborn granddaughter who was lost before birth. Lost Angel has grabbed heartstrings for her story but also awards for the build. Shown here during judging at the Custom Bike Show at Colorado Belle during Laughlin River Run, Lost Angel would receive the Best of Show Award shortly after this shot was taken. Full story in June 2013 Quick Throttle.

US Navy Seaman Todd Fuller’s family stands beside him at the May Ride at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA after he and 3 other service members’ early morning Color Guard duty opening the event. Benefiting Home Front San Diego, the May Ride is held each year on Armed Forces Day.

US Navy Seaman Todd Fuller’s family stands beside him at the May Ride at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA after he and 3 other service members’ early morning Color Guard duty opening the event. Benefiting Home Front San Diego, the May Ride is held each year on Armed Forces Day.

Photo by Randy Twells & Courtesy of Big

Three young ladies having too much fun at the May Ride, Biggs H-D. Story in Quick Throttle CA SW July issue.

Three young ladies having too much fun at the May Ride, Biggs H-D. Story in Quick Throttle CA SW July issue.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Burnouts and Drag demo’s wow the crowds at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA during the May Ride, Armed Forces Day 2013. Story in July Quick Throttle CA SW editions.

Burnouts and Drag demo’s wow the crowds at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA during the May Ride, Armed Forces Day 2013. Story in July Quick Throttle CA SW editions.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Burnouts and Drag demo’s wow the crowds at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA during the May Ride, Armed Forces Day 2013. Story in July Quick Throttle CA SW editions.

Burnouts and Drag demo’s wow the crowds at Biggs H-D, San Marcos, CA during the May Ride, Armed Forces Day 2013. Story in July Quick Throttle CA SW editions.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Alan Parsons Live Project brought their ethereal show to John Ascuaga’s Nugget during Street Vibrations Spring Rally. Engineer on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Alan Parsons gave us a zen-like musical experience. Coverage in August Quick Throttle CA SW editions & Gallery on quickthrottle.com.

Alan Parsons Live Project brought their ethereal show to John Ascuaga’s Nugget during Street Vibrations Spring Rally. Engineer on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Alan Parsons gave us a zen-like musical experience. Coverage in August Quick Throttle CA SW editions & Gallery on quickthrottle.com.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Alan Parsons Live Project brought their ethereal show to John Ascuaga’s Nugget during Street Vibrations Spring Rally. Engineer on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Alan Parsons gave us a zen-like musical experience. Coverage in August Quick Throttle CA SW editions & Gallery on quickthrottle.com.

Alan Parsons Live Project brought their ethereal show to John Ascuaga’s Nugget during Street Vibrations Spring Rally. Engineer on Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, Alan Parsons gave us a zen-like musical experience. Coverage in August Quick Throttle CA SW editions & Gallery on quickthrottle.com.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Christopher Douglas Reed known for playing Sons of Anarchy’s Filthy Phil, rode with the group on the Ride For Autism from Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson to the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, CA where he visited with fans and posed for photos to help out the cause.

Christopher Douglas Reed known for playing Sons of Anarchy’s Filthy Phil, rode with the group on the Ride For Autism from Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson to the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, CA where he visited with fans and posed for photos to help out the cause.

Photo by Randy Twells and Art Hall.

Chuck Abney from Law Tigers is in good company reading Quick Throttle with officers from the San Diego Police Dept. at the Wild Rides Pacific Beach Hot Rod & Bike Show in San Diego, CA August 18th. Story in October CA SW editions plus Gallery on Quickthrottle.com.

Chuck Abney from Law Tigers is in good company reading Quick Throttle with officers from the San Diego Police Dept. at the Wild Rides Pacific Beach Hot Rod & Bike Show in San Diego, CA August 18th. Story in October CA SW editions plus Gallery on Quickthrottle.com.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Sam and Dawndra Baldi share a kiss just beyond their bike Lost Angel which won Best of Show, at the Wild Rides Pacific Beach Hot Rod & Bike Show, San Diego CA August 18th.

Sam and Dawndra Baldi share a kiss just beyond their bike Lost Angel which won Best of Show, at the Wild Rides Pacific Beach Hot Rod & Bike Show, San Diego CA August 18th.

Spanish Springs High School ROTC students march to their appointed flag raising ceremony at Street Vibrations Fall Rally in Sept. at Reno, NV. See full coverage in Nov. CA SW and Dec. NW Quick Throttle, and Gallery.

Spanish Springs High School ROTC students march to their appointed flag raising ceremony at Street Vibrations Fall Rally in Sept. at Reno, NV. See full coverage in Nov. CA SW and Dec. NW Quick Throttle, and Gallery.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Zohra Van Zant sings onstage with the Jimmie Van Zant band at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, during Street Vibrations Fall Rally in September. See the full story in Nov. CA SW & Dec. NW, & more photos in Gallery.

Zohra Van Zant sings onstage with the Jimmie Van Zant band at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, during Street Vibrations Fall Rally in September. See the full story in Nov. CA SW & Dec. NW, & more photos in Gallery.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Jimmie Van Zant band guitarist Dave Camarda plays his blue beauty on stage in John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom during Street Vibrations Fall Rally, but a FanZant has designs on it, so she convinced Dave to let her and her man buy it from him, at the FanZant meet & greet out front. Dave and all the band members autograph the guitar while Ms. FanZant smiles for our camera. Dave gives his blue beauty a final kiss goodbye, and Jimmie poses with fan and guitar, before Mr. & Mrs. FanZant take Blue Beauty home to live on their wall with guitars they've acquired from other bands including the Beatles.

Photo by Randy Twells.

The International Bikini Team finds Quick Throttle to be downright useful as they do their Meet & Greet in the Reno Ballroom at Street Vibrations Fall Rally, Reno, NV. See full story in Nov. CA SW & Dec. NW issues, and photos in the Gallery.

The International Bikini Team finds Quick Throttle to be downright useful as they do their Meet & Greet in the Reno Ballroom at Street Vibrations Fall Rally, Reno, NV. See full story in Nov. CA SW & Dec. NW issues, and photos in the Gallery.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Skynnyn Lynnyrd packs the Plaza at Harrah’s Reno for their Saturday night concert with a full on 70’s Lynyrd Skynyrd experience, during Street Vibrations Fall Rally. See story in Nov. CA SW and Dec. NW issues, and more photos in the Gallery.

Skynnyn Lynnyrd packs the Plaza at Harrah’s Reno for their Saturday night concert with a full on 70’s Lynyrd Skynyrd experience, during Street Vibrations Fall Rally. See story in Nov. CA SW and Dec. NW issues, and more photos in the Gallery.

Photo by Randy Twells.

This outstanding piece of motorcycle art won Best of Show at American Heat Rally in October 2013, with filigree engraving on almost every inch of chrome and painted artwork reminiscent of images from a Mayan temple. See full story in January 2014 CA SW issues out now, and Gallery at Quickthrottle.com.

This outstanding piece of motorcycle art won Best of Show at American Heat Rally in October 2013, with filigree engraving on almost every inch of chrome and painted artwork reminiscent of images from a Mayan temple. See full story in January 2014 CA SW issues out now, and Gallery at Quickthrottle.com.

Photo by Randy Twells.

Roadshows model Amber Lee relaxes on the 2nd place winning show bike at American Heat Motorcycle Rally in Palm Springs, CA in October. See full story in Quick Throttle January 2014 CA SW issue out now, and photos in Gallery.

Roadshows model Amber Lee relaxes on the 2nd place winning show bike at American Heat Motorcycle Rally in Palm Springs, CA in October. See full story in Quick Throttle January 2014 CA SW issue out now, and photos in Gallery.

At the Broken Spoke during Sturgis Rally-- American Motordrome Company’s Wall of Death riders go fast to stay stuck to the cylindrical wall —as spectators watch from the top.

At the Broken Spoke during Sturgis Rally-- American Motordrome Company’s Wall of Death riders go fast to stay stuck to the cylindrical wall —as spectators watch from the top.

Photo by Pete Alva.

Military vets and supporters come together at Flags for the Fallen.

Military vets and supporters come together at Flags for the Fallen.

Photo by George Childress.

Heading out on the highway under incredible sky at Four Corners Rally.

Heading out on the highway under incredible sky at Four Corners Rally.

Photo by George Childress.Heading out on the highway under incredible sky at Four Corners Rally.

Big scenery awaits riders heading out on a highway through the mountains during Four Corners Rally.

Big scenery awaits riders heading out on a highway through the mountains during Four Corners Rally.

Photo by George Childress.

A hotel made in heaven at Four Corners Rally.

A hotel made in heaven at Four Corners Rally.

Photo by George Childress.

Fire erupts in spectacular style as spectators look on at Four Corners Rally

Fire erupts in spectacular style as spectators look on at Four Corners Rally

Photo by George Childress.

A Very Vintage Indian at Four Corners Rally.

A Very Vintage Indian at Four Corners Rally.

Photo by George Childress.

Time stands still for but a moment as a rider passes on the highway.

Time stands still for but a moment as a rider passes on the highway.

Photo by George Childress.

Rodeo bull riding at Four Corners Rally. This is going to hurt…

Rodeo bull riding at Four Corners Rally. This is going to hurt…

Photo by George Childress.

Motorcycles take over Hollister’s main street as the rally returns to a legendary town

Motorcycles take over Hollister’s main street as the rally returns to a legendary town

Photo by Pete Alva.

Rusty Coones, owner of Illusion Motorcycles and founder & lead guitar of Attika7, with wife Katherine. Rusty also plays the character Quinn on TV hit show Sons of Anarchy.

Rusty Coones, owner of Illusion Motorcycles and founder & lead guitar of Attika7, with wife Katherine. Rusty also plays the character Quinn on TV hit show Sons of Anarchy.

Photo by Pete Alva.

At a bar somewhere in Laughlin, Nevada this dog wasn’t takin’ crap from anyone let alone a photographer.

At a bar somewhere in Laughlin, Nevada this dog wasn’t takin’ crap from anyone let alone a photographer.

Photo by George Childress.

This tattooed biker heads out along with hundreds of others on the American Heroes Poker Run from the Tropicana Express in Laughlin, NV to the party at Mother Road H-D at Kingman, AZ, a ride not to miss during Laughlin River Run each year.

This tattooed biker heads out along with hundreds of others on the American Heroes Poker Run from the Tropicana Express in Laughlin, NV to the party at Mother Road H-D at Kingman, AZ, a ride not to miss during Laughlin River Run each year.

Photo by George Childress.

Foghat takes us on the musical Slow Ride, at Harrah’s Outdoor Amphitheater during Laughlin River Run.

Foghat takes us on the musical Slow Ride, at Harrah’s Outdoor Amphitheater during Laughlin River Run.

Photo by George Childress.

We thought we’d seen everything, but apparently not. A stripper pole exhaust on a motorcycle, now that’s hot. At Lone Star Rally, Texas.

We thought we’d seen everything, but apparently not. A stripper pole exhaust on a motorcycle, now that’s hot. At Lone Star Rally, Texas.